Abstract: A remote terminal for use at an access network node of a network provides a plurality of telecommunications services, the remote terminal providing selected ones of the telecommunications services to at least one corresponding terminal device. The telecommunications services provided by the network include a plain old telephone service (POTS), a an integrated service digital network service (ISDN), and internet services such as xDSL. In one embodiment, the remote terminal comprises: a digital signal processor coupled for communication with the network, the digital signal processor having a plurality of terminal ports; and a plurality of subscriber line interface circuit (SLIC's), each of the SLIC's providing an interface between a corresponding one of the terminal ports and at least one corresponding terminal device, the digital signal processor being configured to provide selected ones of the telecommunications services to corresponding ones of the terminal devices.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for measuring mass flow rate of fluid materials including a rotationally oscillating probe attached to a support at one of its ends and adapted for extension into a flow stream. The fluid flowing thereabout interacts with the probe to produce an oscillatory Magnus lift force that is distributed along the portion of the probe exposed to the fluid stream and is directed substantially perpendicular to both the direction of fluid flow and to the rotational axis of the probe. The amplitude of the rotational oscillation is related to the fluid's mass flow rate and is determined using motion-responsive sensors. Electronic circuitry and processor means convert electrical signals generated by the sensors to develop an output signal proportional to mass flow rate. The probe assembly can be implemented in various forms including “concentric tuning fork”, “linear rotational tuning fork” and “parallel rotational tuning fork” arrangements.

Abstract: A method for controlling the execution of a sole target processor or a target processor embedded in a chain of target processor units by a host-processor. The target processor unit includes a shared control register, a shared memory accessible by both the target and host processor and a code memory alterable by the host processor and containing the target processor program. The shared control register includes a single step flag to indicate that the host processor is setting the single step mode of operation for the target processor. The shared control register further includes a clock inhibit flag to permit the target processor to stop execution. Clearing the clock inhibit flag releases the target processor to execute the program in the code memory during which the target processor tests the single step flag to determine whether it should stop execution after one instruction has been executed.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory array and methods therefor is provided herein comprising a substrate; a plurality of memory cell field effect transistors formed on said substrate and being arranged thereon into rows and columns of transistors, each transistor includes a channel region interposed between drain and source regions, and overlaid by a control gate region; a plurality of first diffused elongated regions formed within said substrate that electrically connect in common the drain regions of transistors in respective columns; a plurality of second diffused elongated regions formed within said substrate that electrically connect in common the source regions of transistors in respective columns; and a plurality of elongated conductive line formed over said substrate that electrically connect in common the control gate regions of transistors in respective rows.

Abstract: A process is provided for generating a flow chart representing a control program defined by associative relationships between program levels, states and conditions, each condition specifying a transition from an associated one of the states as a source state to a corresponding selected destination state upon satisfaction of the condition during execution of the control program by the logic control unit. Each program level defines a sub-process of the control program.

Abstract: A method for identifying and selecting pertinent subcircuits from a given circuit design for generating simulation results representative of the given circuit design is disclosed. A large circuit design having a number of input pins and output pins, and one or more clock pins can be simulated by a number of subcircuits where each subcircuit is comprised of circuit information from an input pin to one or more latch devices, an output pin to one or more latch devices, or an output pin to one or more input pins. A latch device can be a flip-flop.

Abstract: The electronic casino gaming system consists of several system components, including a microprocessor (12), a main memory unit (13) that is typically a random access memory, and a system boot ROM (14). Also included in the electronic casino gaming system are a non-volatile RAM (17), a mass storage unit (18), a disk subsystem (19), and a PCI bus (20). The disk subsystem (19) preferably supports SCSI-2 with options of fast and wide. A video subsystem (22) is also included in the electronic casino gaming system and is coupled to the PCI bus (20) to provide full color still images and MPEG movies.

Abstract: A spring-assist drive for a pedal-operated rider-propelled vehicle such as a bicycle which makes use of a wind-up coil spring mounted within the frame of the bicycle as auxiliary power. The spring is selectively wound by the rider operating the pedals to turn a spindle on which is mounted a sprocket wheel. A chain from the sprocket wheel drives a pivoting gear assembly comprising a ratcheting sprocket and attached drive gear. In a preferred embodiment, the tension on the chain will be adjustable by a chain tension adjustment mechanism. The drive gear releasably engages a power gear mounted on a common hub with the spring. A brake band and drum assembly holds the energy in the spring until the brake is released by the rider, whereupon the spring unwinds to drive a sprocket wheel mounted on the common hub, which sprocket wheel is connected to a sprocket wheel mounted on the spindle, turning the rear wheel drive sprocket wheel and the rear wheel.

Abstract: Circuits and methods are provided for operating a transistor as rectifier based upon the detected Vds of the transistor. In sensing the Vds voltage of the SRMOS, during positive conduction, the SRMOS body diode will conduct and the Vds of the SRMOS becomes that of a forward body diode voltage, which may, depending on the type of the device, be approximately -0.6V. If this voltage level is sensed, it may indicates that the SRMOS is turned off too early. During reverse conduction, Vds is non-existent (which is similar to a diode). In this case, the SRMOS may be turned off too late. Thus, by examining Vds, the SRMOS can be operated in such a manner so that it is turned off at an optimal point in time.

Abstract: A secondary subcircuit of a converter circuit is disclosed where a method and circuit for operating a transistor to prevent reverse conduction of the current in the secondary subcircuit is disclosed. The diode in the secondary subcircuits of the prior art is replaced by a transistor and the circuitry for controlling the transistor is made part of the control circuit (ASIC). The secondary converter subcircuit includes a secondary coil for generating a voltage that passes through a first transistor M1, a capacitor, and a second transistor M2, where the output terminal of the subcircuit is across said capacitor. A presently preferred embodiment of a control circuit detects the voltage level at a sync node and the output voltage level at the output terminal and controls transistors M1 and M2 accordingly in generating the desired voltage level at the output terminal.

Abstract: The SEmulation system provides four modes of operation: (1) Software Simulation, (2) Simulation via Hardware Acceleration, (3) In-Circuit Emulation (ICE), and (4) Post-Simulation Analysis. At a high level, the present invention may be embodied in each of the above four modes or various combinations of these modes. At the core of these modes is a software kernel which controls the overall operation of this system. The main control loop of the kernel executes the following steps: initialize system, evaluate active test-bench processes/components, evaluate clock components, detect clock edge, update registers and memories, propagate combinational components, advance simulation time, and continue the loop as long as active test-bench processes are present.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a split gate memory cell using the self-alignment technique to reduce the amount of misalignment is disclosed. The memory cell generally comprises a floating gate for storing a charge, a select gate for selecting one or more memory cell to operate thereon, a control gate, a buried source region and a buried drain region. Due to the structure of the memory cell, there is no read disturbance when reading the memory cell and its low voltage requirement makes it suitable for low voltage applications. When placed in a memory array, each of the memory cells in the array can be individually programmed or read. In performing the erase operation, a column of information is erased.

Abstract: An insecticide spray apparatus (5) for spraying insecticide in confined areas. The insecticide spray apparatus (5) has a spray gun (10) and a compressor assembly (14) for providing compressed air through a flow line (12) to the spray gun (10). A nozzle (36) atomizes the insecticide for fogging operations and a trigger (34) on the spray gun (10) provides on and off control of the spray action. The compressor assembly (14) has a base (22) with a handle (28) such that the compressor assembly (14) can be carried in one hand by the user. A plurality of bottle holders (24) are provided on the base (22) for carrying spare pesticide containers (30).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining axial stability compares measured wheel runout and axial instability parameters with prescribed tolerances to determine if the wheel suffers from excessive wheel play. Axial stability and runout is determined and displayed on a monitor screen such that an alignment technician can quickly assess both the degree of present wheel misalignment and the feasibility of attempting to perform a realignment operation without first repairing worn or damaged suspension parts. The attitude and location of a wheel are measured with the wheel set in a first position to determine a first vector having a predetermined relation to the wheel. The wheel is rolled back a number of degrees to a second position and the attitude and location thereof are measured to determine a second vector also having the predetermined relation to the wheel. Rearward axis parameters including a rearward rotational axis vector and a rearward runout vector are determined based on the first and second vectors.

Abstract: A head cap having a substantially hemi-spherically shaped portion intended to be worn over hair on the head of a wearer and including at least one opening therein large enough to accommodate a bundle of hair passing through the opening and means for securing the cap to the bundle of hair. A gathering mechanism is attached to the cap body around the perimeter of the opening to compressively engage the bundle of hair and hold the bundle of hair and the cap body in a fixed relationship. The gathering mechanism includes a sleeve attached to the cap body along the perimeter of the opening and a drawstring passed through the interior of the sleeve. The drawstring may be drawn to gather the sleeve to compressively engage the bundle of hair. A clamp is provided for holding the drawstring in a drawn disposition to hold the sleeve gathered about the bundle of hair.

Abstract: A wave motion detector system for a swimming pool includes a transducer responsive to positive and negative pressure changes in swimming pool water and operative to generate corresponding electrical signals. Comparators are responsive to the electrical signals, and operative to generate a crest signal while the positive pressure exceeds a predetermined positive threshold level, and a trough signal while the negative pressure exceeds a predetermined negative threshold level. A band pass filter prevents electrical signals having a frequency greater than a predetermined upper frequency, and lower than a predetermined lower frequency from passing from the transducer to the comparators. A pulse width discriminator is responsive to the crest signal and the trough signal and is operative to generate a qualified crest signal if the crest signal remains active for a first predetermined time interval, and a qualified trough signal if the trough signal remains active for a second predetermined time interval.

Abstract: A rod tie system for enhancing the interconnection between the walls and roof framing systems of tilt-up buildings and the like including a first type of connection bracket, a second type connection bracket, a clevis bracket, a turnbuckle bracket, a transfer lug, and several lengths of threaded rod. The first connection bracket and the clevis bracket can be combined to form a single plane articulating bracket, and the second type of connection bracket and the clevis bracket can be combined to form a dual plane articulating bracket. The several lengths of threaded rod are combined with the above brackets, as needed, to form a particular rod tie system. Among the principal advantages of the present invention are that the components thereof can easily be made from readily available stock material using only stamping or shearing devices, drills and welding equipment.

Abstract: The invention is a needle holder for doing surgery in the oral cavity, especially those deep areas, and the hard to reach areas (palate, jaw joint, vestibular of the inferior and superior maxilla). The holder is an improved version of the present holders. It operates on the principle of off axis rotation and is held like a pencil or pen with the thumb and the index finger. It provides ease of use for the surgeon and better control in addition to an unobstructed field of view due to its smaller size when compared with the traditional holder. It does not employ locking teeth to hold the needle which prevents it from vibrating.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the position and/or alignment of objects such as motor vehicle wheels, and including targets for attachment to the objects, a pair of optical sensing means such as television cameras for viewing the targets, an electronic processing means connected to the optical sensing means for processing data relating to images of the targets to determine position and/or alignment information, and a display means for displaying the position and/or alignment information. The optical sensing means view a target located on each object and form an image of each target. Electronic signals corresponding to each of the images are transferred to the electronic processing means which correlates the image signals of each of the targets with the true shape of each target.

Abstract: Apparatus for deterring unauthorized use and removal of steel or steel-and-plastic constructed swivel-wheel shopping carts by preventing the free movement of one or more of the installed wheels after the cart is moved a predetermined distance. A braking device, fully contained within a wheel, measures the distance traveled beyond an activating point by counting the number of rotations made by the cart wheel and compares the count to a preprogrammed stored attribute that defines the allowable distance the cart is allowed to travel once outside the shopping facility. Depending on the direction the cart is travelling, the counter is "armed" or "disarmed" when the cart passes over low-frequency magnetic arrays placed at the entry and/or exit of the shopping facility.