Abstract: A base station (26) provides service in a satellite communications (SATCOM) system (22) to a terminal (24). The SATCOM system (22) operates in accordance with a first standard (43), and the terminal (24) is unable to communicate in accordance with the first standard (43). Methodology entails receiving, at a SATCOM resource controller (32), a request (62) for a satellite resource (46) from the base station (26). The satellite resource (46) is allocated to the base station (26) and the controller (32) sends a message (58) with the allocated satellite resource (46). The base station (26) applies a second standard (48), defining a specific set of functional and performance characteristics, to the satellite resource (46). The terminal (24) is enabled to perform satellite communications in accordance with the second standard (48) using the satellite resource (46).

Abstract: A packaged electronic device (20) includes a die pad (30), leads (32) arranged around the die pad (30), and a die (24) attached to an upper surface (34) of the die pad (30) and electrically connected to the leads (32). A packaging material (28) encapsulates the die pad (30), the die (24), and the leads (32). The die pad (30) includes indentations (42) formed in the upper surface (34) along a sidewall (38) of the die pad (30). The die pad (30) further includes indentations (44) formed in a lower surface (36) of the die pad (30) along the sidewall. The packaging material (28) fills the indentations (42, 44) thereby promoting adhesion between the die pad (30) and the packaging material (28) so that the die pad (30) and packaging material (28) cannot readily delaminate.

Abstract: A media appliance metaphor (111) for adding a media function to a Web page (34) downloaded at a processor platform (24) includes a software device of a graphic representation representing a real world counterpart for display in connection with the Web page (34). The metaphor (111) is formed by a server system (26) as a service response (162, 176, 186) in response to information provided by the processor platform (24) to the server system (26).

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) component 20 includes a portion 32 of a MEMS structure 30 formed on a semiconductor substrate 34 and a portion 36 of the structure 30 formed in a non-semiconductor substrate 22. The non-semiconductor substrate 22 is in fixed communication with the semiconductor substrate 34 with the portion 32 of the MEMS structure 30 being interposed between the substrates 34 and 22. A fabrication method 96 entails utilizing semiconductor thin-film processing techniques to form the portion 32 on the semiconductor substrate 34, and utilizing a lower cost processing technique to fabricate the portion 36 in the non-semiconductor substrate 22. The portions 32 and 36 are coupled to yield the MEMS structure 30, and the MEMS structure 30 can be attached to another substrate as needed for additional functionality.

Abstract: A system (50) for cooling a target element (56) includes a structure (52) having an opening (62) extending through the layer (52), a pumping device (32) positioned behind the structure (52), and a target element (56) positioned in front of the structure (52). Transducers (58, 60) are positioned at opposing ends (74, 76) of the opening (62) between the structure (52) and the target element (56). The pumping device (32) drives a jet (70) of coolant through the opening (62) toward the target element (56). The transducers (58, 60) produce output signals (84, 86) that perturb the jet (70) to control oscillation of the jet (70) in order to stabilize the jet (70) for impingement with a predetermined location (96) on the target element (56). The jet (70) uniformly spreads from the location (96) to provide cooling over a surface (100) of the target element (56).

Abstract: A semiconductor package (20) includes an organic substrate (24) and a semiconductor die subassembly (22). A method (50) for making the semiconductor package (20) entails providing (52) the organic substrate (24) having an opening (26) and electrical contacts (36). The subassembly (22) is formed by producing (64) a semiconductor die (28) and bonding it to a platform layer (30). An elastomeric adhesive (38) is utilized (92) to secure the subassembly (22) in the opening (26). Electrical interconnects (32) are provided (106) between the semiconductor die (28) and the electrical contacts (36) of the organic substrate (24). The organic substrate (24), semiconductor die (28), elastomeric adhesive (38), and electrical interconnects (32) are encapsulated (114) in a packaging material (46). The elastomeric adhesive (38) provides mechanical anchoring of the subassembly (22) to the substrate (24) and provides mechanical stress isolation of the semiconductor die (28) within the semiconductor package (20).

Abstract: A communication network (22) includes a central node (30) loaded with a trusted key (26) and key material (56) corresponding to an asymmetric key agreement protocol (48). The network (22) further includes vulnerable nodes (32) loaded with key material (69) corresponding to the protocol (48). Successive secure connections (68, 70) are established between the central node (30) and the vulnerable nodes (32) using the key material (56, 69) to generate a distinct session key (52) for each of the secure connections (68, 70). The trusted key (26) and one of the session keys (52) are utilized to produce a mission key (39). The mission key (39) is transferred from the central node (30) to each of the vulnerable nodes (32) via each of the secure connections (68, 70) using the corresponding current session key (52). The mission key (39) functions for secure communication within the communication network (22).

Abstract: In an embodiment, an article includes a primary surface, and a pattern of spaced dissimilar materials, on the primary surface. The pattern is to spontaneously produce electrical surface currents when brought into contact with an electrically conducting solution.

Abstract: A transducer package 20 includes a substrate 32 having a first axis of symmetry 36 and a second axis of symmetry 38 arranged orthogonal to the first axis of symmetry 36. At least a first sensor 50 and a second sensor 52 each of which are symmetrically arranged on the substrate 32 relative to one of the first and second axes of symmetry 36 and 38.The first and second sensors 50 and 52 are adapted to detect movement parallel to the other of the first and second axes of symmetry 36 and 38. The first sensor 50 is adapted to detect movement over a first sensing range and the second sensor 52 is adapted to detect movement over a second sensing range, the second sensing range differing from the first sensing range.

Abstract: A computer network (20) includes a first processor (22) for maintaining a Web page (34) having an embedded first code module (36) and accessible through a Web address (38). A second processor (24) supports a Web browser (52) for downloading the Web page (34) and executing the first code module (36). When executed, the first code module (36) issues a first command (93) to retrieve a second code module (90) from a server system (26). The server system (26) includes a database (68) having a service response (162, 176, 186) associated with the Web address (38). A processor (62) assembles the second code module (90) having the service response (162, 176, 186). When the second code module is retrieved, the first code module (36) issues a second command (106) to initiate execution of the second code module (90) to provide added function to the Web page (34).

Abstract: A system (50) includes a material layer (52) having an opening (62) extending through it and a pumping device (54) positioned behind the layer (52). A target element (56) is positioned in front of the material layer (52). In a partial cooling mode (124), the pumping device (54) drives a jet (134) of coolant through the opening (62) toward the target (56). Transducers (58, 60), positioned at opposing ends of the opening (62), produce output signals (130, 132) that perturb the jet (134) to partially control its oscillation. The jet (134) spreads from a location (96) on the target element (56) in one direction (142) to provide uniform cooling over a portion (126) of the target element (56) in the direction (142), and the jet (134) non-uniformly spreads in another direction (144) to provide non-uniform cooling over a portion (128) of the target element (56) in the other direction (144).

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) module (20) includes a ground plane (22) having adjoining cutouts (30, 32). The cutout (32) defines a critical signal pathway (38). A device (24) is positioned in the cutout (30) and a device (26) is positioned outside of the cutout (30) adjacent to the cutout (32). An electrical interconnect (56) positioned in the critical signal pathway (38) interconnects the device (24) with the device (26). A method (60) of packaging the IC module (20) entails encapsulating the ground plane (22) and devices (24, 26) in a packaging material, and forming conductive vias (92) in the packaging material (84) that extend between the ground plane (22) and an exterior surface (94) of the packaging material (84). The conductive vias (92) surround the device (24) and cutout (32) to protect again electromagnetic interference and to provide guided signal pathways for high frequency signals on electrical interconnect (56).

Abstract: A transformer (26) is monitored by a dissolved gas monitoring device (28). A method (36) in the form of executable code instructs a processor (34) to analyze a condition of the transformer (26). The method includes receiving (90), from the monitoring device (28), data elements (60) in the form of values (70) of dissolved gases (72) associated with operation of transformer (26) during a period of time. Periodic characteristics responsive to the operation of the transformer (26) are identified (92) from the data elements (60). The periodic characteristics may include a daily, semi-annual, and/or annual fluctuation of gas generation in response to transformer loading. A gas generation rate trend (112) is distinguished from the periodic characteristics, the condition of the transformer (26) is determined and its future condition may be predicted in response to the trend (112). The condition is presented to a user (58).

Abstract: An RF transmitter (10) includes a linear predistorter (22) and a nonlinear predistorter (24) which together drive analog transmitter components (14). The linear and nonlinear predistorters (22, 24) are implemented using a collection of adaptive equalizers (30). A feedback signal (20) is developed by downconverting an RF communication signal (16) obtained from the analog components (14). The feedback signal (20) are used in driving tap coefficients (34) for the adaptive equalizers (30?, 30?) in the nonlinear predistorter (24). An intermodulation-product canceller (94) uses signal cancellation to cancel intermodulation products from the feedback signal (20) and generate an intermodulation-neutralized feedback signal (96). The intermodulation-neutralized feedback signal (96) is used along with a modulated convergence factor (43) in driving tap coefficients (34) for the adaptive equalizer (30) in the linear predistorter (22).

Abstract: A handheld audio system having a radio signal decoder that includes a method for adjusting a system clock. Adjusting the system clock includes receiving a signal at a rate of a receive clock, wherein the signal includes data at a transmit rate. An error term is determined between the receive rate and the transmit rate. Based on the receive clock and the error term, where the error term is non-zero, a clock signal is generated.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle (100) for use in a misting system and a process (300) for manufacturing the atomizing nozzle (100) are provided. The atomizing nozzle (100) is made up of a nozzle body (104), an orifice insert (106), and an impeller. The nozzle body (104) has an inlet end (110), has an outlet end (112), has an insert recess (116) proximate the outlet end (112), and encompasses a first chamber (122). The metallic orifice insert (106) is fabricated from a metallic sheet material (140) and affixed to the nozzle body (104) within the insert recess (116) and encompasses a second chamber (148). The non-metallic impeller (108) is configured to reside within the first and second chambers (122,148) between the metallic orifice insert (106) and the nozzle inlet end (110).

Abstract: In a planning model, a decision variable optimization process (200) generates a planning function (122) describing the planning model, the planning function (122) depending upon a set of decision variables (125). The planning function (122) is separated into independent planning functions, SPi, each of which depend upon different decision variables (125). Each of the independent planning functions, SPi, is independently optimized to obtain decisions for the different decision variables (125), and an outcome is presented that indicates the decisions. The planning function (122) further includes an embedded constraint function that introduces an embedded constraint to weaken the coupling between decision variables (125) in the planning model, thereby reducing an N-dimensional optimization problem into a lower order optimization problem.

Abstract: A motor assembly (20) includes a motor (22) and an end cap (26). The end cap (26) includes an electrically insulating body (28) having a peripheral edge (30) that interfaces with a conductive housing (24) of the motor (22). Motor terminals (94, 102) and an electromagnetic suppression (EMD) chip device (54) are located within the body (28). The chip device (54) has an input terminal (74) in electrical communication with the motor terminal (94), an input terminal (76) in electrical communication with the motor terminal (102), and an earth terminal (78). A conductive ground strap (56) is in electrical communication with the earth terminal (78). The ground strap (56) encapsulates and retains the chip device (54) in the end cap (26) and has an end (60) fitted onto the peripheral edge (30) of the end cap (26) between the end cap (26) and the conductive housing (24) of the motor (22).

Abstract: A mass storage controller includes a packet filter module for receiving a packet containing an updated sector of a remote file allocation table from a host device. The packet filter module is further operable for scanning the updated sector contents to determine their state. The updated sector is written to a local file allocation table of a local device when the state of the updated sector contents match a first state. An original sector of the local file allocation table corresponding to the updated sector is retained when the state of the updated sector contents match a second state.

Abstract: An integrated passive device (20) includes a first wafer (22), a first integrated device (28) formed on a first surface (24) of the wafer (22), and a second integrated device (30) formed on a second surface (26) of the wafer (22), the second surface (26) opposing the first surface (24). A microelectromechanical (MEMS) device (72) includes a second wafer (74) having a MEMS component (76) formed thereon. The integrated passive device (20) and the MEMS device (72) are coupled to form an IPD/MEMS stacked device (70) in accordance with a fabrication process (90). The fabrication process (90) calls for forming (94) the second integrated device (30) on the second surface (26) of the wafer (22), constructing (100) the MEMS component (76) on the wafer (74), coupling (104) the wafers (22, 74), then creating the first integrated device (28) on the first surface (24) of the first wafer (22).