Abstract: A programmable gate array device (10) has a repeating block of circuitry (16) that includes a lowest metal layer. The repeating block of circuitry (16) includes a row of combinatorial blocks (20) and a row of flip flop circuitry (22). A number of metal segments (38) run perpendicular to the row of combinatorial blocks (20). The metal segments (38) are formed in a middle metal layer. A customizable metal layer forms a top metal layer (40).

Abstract: A remote tracking and sensing device (20) includes a global positioning system receiver (22). A processor (24) receives a position signal from the global positioning system receiver (22). A communication interface (30) connects the processor (24) to at least two wireless communication systems (26, 28). A power management system (32) provides power to the processor (24) based on an output (38) from a motion sensor (40).

Abstract: A semiconductor alignment tool has a housing that has a number of registration pins for mating with a standard semiconductor cassette. A plurality of x-y axis sensors are embedded in a first surface of the housing.

Abstract: A tool for aligning a robot arm to a cassette for holding semiconductor wafers has a housing having a slot one position for holding a semiconductor wafer. A z-axis non-intrusive detector is attached to the housing and senses if the semiconductor wafer is aligned in the slot one position. An indicator is connected to the z-axis detector and provides a signal indicating when the semiconductor wafer is aligned in the slot one position.

Abstract: A speech recognition, verification and enrollment system includes an adjustable gain amplifier connected to an input speech signal. The output of the adjustable gain amplifier is examined to determine if the amplification is incorrect and the utterance should be discarded. A signal to noise (SNR) meter comparison of the output to a threshold determines if the gain amplification is incorrect, and may increase the gain by an incremental step. An amplitude comparison of the output of the adjustable gain amplifier to a saturation threshold may be included to determine if the gain amplification is incorrect, and reduce the gain by an incremental step. The circuit may be used for the input of several repeated utterances; it reduces the chances of passing a poor representation of utterance features to a feature comparator. Features are extracted that may include an amplitude histogram or the number of voiced speech frames that occur during a response time interval.

Abstract: A method of characterizing a device under test involves the steps of first inserting a calibration standard in a test setup. Second, a calibration signal is applied to the test setup. Third, a number of vector error correction coefficients are determined. Fourth, the device under test is inserted in the test setup. Fifth, a non-sinusoidal signal is applied to the test setup. Sixth, a response to the non-sinusoidal signal is measured.

Abstract: A system for utilizing multiple simultaneous communication channels has a control and display system (16). A modem (12) is controlled by the control and display system (16) and connected to a telephone line (14). A multiplexer (18) is connected to the modem (12) and multiplexes a plurality of outgoing data streams in a predefined format and demultiplexes an incoming data stream from the modem (12). A speech encoding system (20) generates a plurality of speech packets to form one of the plurality of outgoing data streams. A telephone line control system (22) generates a plurality of control packets forming one of the plurality of outgoing data streams and an information channel (24) forms one of the plurality of outgoing data streams.

Abstract: A telecommunications system and method are provided in which network-based telecommunication devices provide advanced telecommunications services. The station set of such a telecommunications system contains the elements necessary for the presentation of a user interface and for converting electrical signals to and from speech. The components that provide advanced telephony services and even basic telephony functionality such as touch-tone generation are remotely located from the station set in the telecommunications network.

Abstract: A tool (40) for imprinting a pattern in a has a handle (42). A stamp (44), connected to the handle (42), has a pattern (54) formed on a face (52) of the stamp (44). The face (52) of the stamp (44) forms a concave surface.

Abstract: A method of performing a sliding window search includes the steps of: (a) creating an associative database of a plurality of data strings; (b) receiving a first window of a data block; (c) iconizing the first window of the data block to form a first icon; (d) determining if the first icon has a match in the associative database; (e) determining a first byte icon of a first byte of data in the first window; (f) executing an icon shift function to form a shifted first byte icon; (g) exclusive ORing the shifted first byte icon with the first icon to form a seed icon; (h) determining a second icon for a second window using the seed icon and transforming a new byte of data onto the seed icon; and (i) determining if the second icon has a match in the associative database.

Abstract: A system (50) for network packet accounting includes a network interface card (52) connected to a network connection and detecting a packet. A processor (56) is connected to the network interface card (52) and extracts a network address from the packet. A transform generator (58) is connected to the processor (56) and determines an icon for the network address. An index (60) is connected to the processor (56) and relates the icon to a store location. A store (62) is connected to the processor (56) and holds a plurality of parameters related to a group at the store location.

Abstract: A method of operating a virtual private network includes the steps of: (a) dialing a custom number; (b) receiving the custom number at a switch (20) of a first carrier; (c) routing the call to a switch (18) of a second carrier based on having received the custom number; and (d) when the call to the switch (18) of the second carrier includes a plain old telephone number translation of the customer number, routing the call over the second carrier to a service switching point (26) of a third carrier.

Abstract: A tool (40) for imprinting a pattern in a has a handle (42). A stamp (44), connected to the handle (42), has a pattern (54) formed on a face (52) of the stamp (44). The face (52) of the stamp (44) forms a concave surface.

Abstract: The invention uses the advanced intelligent network to provide caller identification for calls placed over the internet (24). A long distance call placed with an internet carrier results in the originating SSP (14) forwarding the call to an originating POP (22) for the internet carrier. The caller ID information is routed through the signaling system 7 network (16) to the SSP (32) in the terminating network. The call is routed to a terminating POP (26) and then to the SSP (32) in the terminating network. The SSP (32) inserts the caller ID information received through the SS7 network (16) and routes the call to the terminating line (30).

Abstract: A speaker verification method consist of the following steps: (1) generating a code book (42) covering a number of speakers having a number of training utterances for each of the speakers; (2) receiving a number of test utterances (44) from a speaker; (3) comparing (46) each of the test utterances to each of the training utterances for the speaker to form a number of decisions, one decision for each of the number of test utterances; (4) weighting each of the decisions (48) to form a number of weighted decisions; and (5) combining (50) the plurality of weighted decisions to form a verification decision (52).

Abstract: An aircraft (50) with a variable cargo bay (52) includes a frame (60) having an inner surface and an outer skin (64) covering the frame (60). The frame (60) has a pair of faceted fairings (54, 56) coupled to the frame (60) and a door assembly (58) between the pair of faceted fairings (54, 56). The door assembly (58) has an inner surface connected to a linkage mechanism (66). The linkage mechanism (66) couples the inner surface of the frame (60) and the inner surface of the door assembly (58). A conformable surface (70) is connected between the skin (64) of the frame (60) and the door assembly (58).

Abstract: A remote tracking and sensing device (20) includes a global positioning system receiver (22). A processor (24) receives a position signal from the global positioning system receiver (22). A communication interface (30) connects the processor (24) to at least two wireless communication systems (26, 28). A power management system (32) provides power to the processor (24) based on an output (38) from a motion sensor (40).

Abstract: An air injection sports goggle (10) has a lens subframe (14) connected to a face flange subframe (16) by struts (18). The struts (18) form a top opening (20) and a pair of cheek openings (22) between the lens subframe (14) and the face flange subframe (16). A lens (24) is contained in the lens subframe (14). A cover fits (46) over the top opening (20). A pair of open cell foam vents (52) are located in the pair of cheek openings (22). An air injection hole (54) provides access between an outside and an interior space. A ventilating fan (12) located in the top opening (20) pulls air in through the air injection hole (54) and the pair of cheek openings (22) and exhausts the air through the top opening (20).

Abstract: A system for choosing a communication having an ACRE 117, a radiotelephone 101 and a cordless base station 115. The cordless base station 115 connected to the ACRE 117 by a wireline network 111 and receiving a message authorizing the use of a subset of channels. The cordless base station 115 determining which of the set of channels meets a channel quality criteria and only communicating over a channel, to the radiotelephone 101, if the channel meets the channel quality criteria and is authorized.

Abstract: A power pack (12) for a ventilating fan (16) of a sports goggle (10) has a housing (12) designed to attach to a strap (14) of the sports goggle (10). The housing (12) has a slider (20) that is substantially rectangular in shape and is substantially the same size as the housing (12). The slider (20) forms an outer wall of the housing (12). A power regulating circuit (100) contained in the housing (12), is designed to be connected to a battery and provide a constant voltage power supply to the ventilating fan (16).