Abstract: The present invention is directed to determining the timing for a synchronous integrated circuit, the circuit including a multiplicity of clocked elements interconnected by signal paths. Predictions are formed for timing delays in said signal paths in the integrated circuit. A first such path is selected, wires are traced in the integrated circuit forming the path, hereinafter referred to as victim wires, and adjacent and crossing wires thereto, hereinafter referred to as aggressor wires, are determined. For each aggressor wire, the amount of electromagnetic coupling to the victim wires of the first path is determined. The aggressor wires are divided into a plurality of categories depending on the clocked timing of the aggressor wires in relation to the clocked timing of the victim wires.

Abstract: An elasticity buffer has a reset input that, when activated, causes the elasticity buffer to temporarily cease operation. When the reset input bit is released, the elasticity buffer may resume operation. During periods when a device on a serial bus may be halted for power saving mode, for example, the serial communication may be reestablished and then the elasticity buffer may be released to continue operation.

Abstract: File paths for a plurality of IC design files in a hardware description language are abstracted by parsing description files, or a directory of description file names, to identify file paths to each of the plurality of design files in a first environment. An index is generated correlating each design file and its respective file path. In use, a file path in a second environment of an application is defined for each design file, and the index is applied to the file paths in the second environment to define full file paths for each design file through the first and second environments. The design files are then applied to the application using the full file paths.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-frequency electromagnetic field generator that is capable of generating electromagnetic flux fields that are projected at a distance from the device. Radial fields, horizontal fields and spiral fields are generated by the electromagnetic field generator and are projected at a distance from the device. A wide range of frequencies is generated as a result of the fast rise time pulses produced by the device. The geometry and structure of the device cause the electromagnetic fields to encircle the device and be collected at the far end of the device by an antenna. An inner coil antenna, that is centrally disposed in the device, receives electromagnetic waves that are transformed into a current that is applied to an inner coil. The inner coil produces a strong electromagnetic field that extends outwardly in a horizontal direction that increases the projected horizontal distance of the electromagnetic field.

Abstract: Disclosed is a network accessible tool that is capable of providing map and satellite image data, as well as other photographic image data to locate, identify, measure, view, and communicate information about land over the Internet-to-Internet users. The network accessible tool includes a location tool that allows the user to locate areas on a map using geographic names, township, range and section descriptions, county names, latitude and longitude coordinates or zip codes. Network accessible tool also includes a metes and bounds tool that draws boundaries on the map and image data in response to metes and bounds descriptions that have been entered by the Internet user. The network accessible tool also includes a lat/long drawing tool that draws boundaries on the map and image data based upon latitude and longitude coordinate pairs that have been entered by the Internet user.

Abstract: Simultaneous amplitude and phase control of ultrafast laser pulses using a single, linear (one-dimensional) liquid crystal spatial light modulator is described. Amplitude shaping is accomplished by writing a high-frequency phase grating having a spatial period much smaller than the spectral focus (over-sampling), onto the modulator, and diffracting away selected frequencies in a controllable manner, while spectral phase control is imparted by adding an appropriate slow phase bias to the modulator. The close pixel spacing, large number of pixels, and small footprint of the reflective spatial light modulator employed with an angular wavelength dispersive element in a folded Martinez stretcher, enables a simple and compact apparatus to be achieved. The high reflectivity of the spatial light modulator results in a highly efficient pulse shaper when either a prism or diffractive grating is used for the angular dispersive element.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and device for a hanging device that is used to support ductwork, pipes, wiring, conduit and the like from support beams such as I-Joists. The disclosed embodiments take advantage of I-joist geometry and utilize the flanges of the joist to provide a quick and reliable means for securing ductwork and other elongated objects in construction projects.

Abstract: A state machine may have a sequence that is called by multiple threads within the state machine. Prior to calling the sequence, an address specific to the current state is stored in an address register. After the sequence has executed, the address register is queried and the thread may continue. Many different threads may call the sequence. In more complex hardware implemented state machines, the total number of gates may be reduced significantly.

Abstract: A method for identifying memory bit cells and connections for analysis of a circuit block. The method includes defining a bit pattern for each bit cell node in a bit cell. The method also includes defining a node pattern for each node in the circuit block; and matching the node patterns with the bit patterns. The bit cells and corresponding bit line connections and word line connections in the circuit block are determined based on matches found during the matching.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for creating a large-scale storage array by combining multiple mid-range storage arrays via a host based aggregation engine software application. Each mid-range storage array, also call a storage building block, consists of one or more RAID volumes. Each mid-range storage array has equivalent configuration and property settings including number of drives, RAID level, volume segment sizes, and volume cache settings, but not including the volume label. The complex combination of mid-range storage arrays appears as a single storage system to a data management application of a host computer system. Once the mid-range storage arrays are aggregated into a large-scale storage array, or storage complex array, common features may be modified as a collection of items so that a common modification need only be entered one time for all items in the collection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.

Abstract: Disclosed is an articulated cable chain 102 that has a flat spring that initiates a first folding curve that holds the articulated cable chain 102 in a tight radius. Once the first folding curve 122 is properly initiated, the remaining folding curves in the articulated cable chain 102 are folded at the proper locations and have a small radii, even though the cable within the articulated cable chain tends to cause the cable chain to maintain a straighter configuration.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for testing and optimizing an electrical device using a simultaneous display of both a signal's eye diagram and total jitter profile are described. In one embodiment of the invention, a data capture module capable of obtaining and separating the total jitter present in a signal into deterministic and random jitter, as well as other eye diagram information, is coupled to the electrical device and one or more display devices. These one or more display devices provide a user a simultaneous visual display of both random jitter and an eye diagram. This simultaneous display allows a user to test and optimize the electrical device without having to attach and detach the electrical device to multiple measuring devices.

Abstract: A hole placement guide adapted for marking and/or drilling hole locations at chosen positions in workpieces, and an elongated extension member for attaching to the hole placement guide in numerous positions, such that hole positions interior to the workpiece surface which cannot otherwise be accessed by the present hole placement guide can be marked and/or drilled, are described. The guide includes a marker and/or drill bit guide adapted to slide in a rotatable slot which permits all locations within a circle defined by the rotatable slot to be marked and/or drilled. In use, the present hole placement guide may be positioned at the corner of a drawer or door and the marker and/or drill guide adjusted in the slot to a desired hole position to be marked and/or drilled. The chosen location may then be transferred to other drawers and doors, as examples of workpieces, by positioning the hole placement guide at the same corner of another drawer or door.

Abstract: Eyeglasses including two video displays having a surface substantially equal in area to that of a lens of the eyeglasses, that may be pivoted forwardly and outwardly to an open position for viewing, and may be folded rearwardly and inwardly to a stored position for retention by the temple members of the eyeglasses when not in use, is described. Telescoping arms permit adjustment of the distance between the video displays and the lenses to suit a user. The video displays may be mildly concave in shape so that when in the closed position against the temple members, the eyeglasses present the appearance and function of conventional eyewear.