Abstract: Examples described herein includes initialization of a computing node cluster. An example method providing a query request from an initialization application/service of a computing node for a default configuration management server identifier via a network, and receiving, from a network management server, an internet protocol address associated with the default configuration management server identifier. The example method further includes providing a configuration request from the computing node to the internet protocol address requesting configuration information, and receiving the configuration information at the computing node from a configuration management server associated with the internet protocol address.

Abstract: Examples described herein may include virtualized environments having multiple computing nodes accessing a storage pool. User interfaces are described which may allow a user to enter one or more IP address generation formula for various components of computing nodes. Examples of system described herein may evaluate the IP address generation formula(s) to generate a set of IP addresses that may be assigned to computing nodes in the system. This may advantageously allow for systematic and efficient assigning of IP addresses across large numbers of computing nodes.

Abstract: Examples described herein includes initialization of a computing node cluster. An example method providing a query request from an initialization application/service of a computing node for a default configuration management server identifier via a network, and receiving, from a network management server, an internet protocol address associated with the default configuration management server identifier. The example method further includes providing a configuration request from the computing node to the internet protocol address requesting configuration information, and receiving the configuration information at the computing node from a configuration management server associated with the internet protocol address.

Abstract: Examples described herein may include virtualized environments having multiple computing nodes accessing a storage pool. User interfaces are described which may allow a user to enter one or more IP address generation formula for various components of computing nodes. Examples of system described herein may evaluate the IP address generation formula(s) to generate a set of IP addresses that may be assigned to computing nodes in the system. This may advantageously allow for systematic and efficient assigning of IP addresses across large numbers of computing nodes.

Abstract: A device for holding coins, the device comprising a rectangular structure including: a first level including: eleven apertures including: four penny size apertures, four dime size apertures, a nickel size aperture, and two quarter size apertures arranged clockwise around the first level in the order of, from a top left corner: dime, nickel, dime, penny, quarter, dime, dime, quarter, and penny, with the third penny located between the first dime and fourth dime and the fourth penny located between the second dime and third dime; and a second level including: two apertures, surrounded by the apertures of the first level including: a penny located between the first and fourth dime and a penny located between the second and third dime; and a flange that partially overlaps one or more of the apertures of the first level and forms at least part of the fifth and sixth penny size apertures.

Abstract: A device for holding coins, the device comprising a rectangular structure including: a first level, the first level capable of acting as a floor for any carried coins and including: eleven apertures including: a first penny size aperture, a second penny size aperture, a third penny size aperture, a fourth penny size aperture, a first dime size aperture, a second dime size aperture, a third dime size aperture, a fourth dime size aperture, a first nickel size aperture, a first quarter size aperture, and a second quarter size aperture arranged clockwise around the first level and spiraling inward in the order of, from a top left corner of the first level: the first dime size aperture, the first nickel size aperture, the second dime size aperture, the first penny size aperture, the first quarter size aperture, the third dime size aperture, the fourth dime size aperture, the second quarter size aperture, and the second penny size aperture, with the third penny size aperture located between the first dime size aper

Abstract: A method for using a vehicle user interface is provided, the user interface utilizing a touch screen display mounted within the vehicle. A proximity detection system provides a means for switching the touch screen display from the sleep mode to the normal use mode without the user having to touch the screen, thus expediting user interaction with the touch screen. The proximity detection system may be configured to distinguish the user's presence per touch screen zone, thereby allowing the system controller to switch only a zone of the touch screen from the sleep mode to the normal use mode.

Abstract: A stackable building block composed of a plurality or array of spaced apart hollow cone elements. All of the cones are identically configured and have an equal sided polygon cross-section. The cones are attached at their bases to form the array and may include shaped internal ribs to define a stacking height limitation.

Abstract: A slot machine game that customizes winning combinations based on the player's year of birth. In this way, the player's gaming experience can be tailored to themes such as the Chinese Zodiac. The player's year of birth can be inputted directly into the machine or the machine can automatically query the casino database if the player uses his or her player's card to find out the year of birth.

Abstract: An input device, especially for a vehicle, includes a first display for optical display of information, at least a second display arranged above the first display for optical display of information and a touchscreen arranged above the second display for entry of commands by touching an operating surface of the touchscreen.

Abstract: A method for managing an ongoing telephone call in a vehicle includes the steps of monitoring signals provided by vehicle systems and monitoring conversational cognitive load indicators for a driver during the telephone call. A current driving situation is assessed by evaluating the signals provided by the vehicle systems and by evaluating the conversational cognitive load indicators. A semantic cue is provided during the telephone call, wherein the semantic cue is indicative of the current driving situation and wherein the semantic cue is audible at least for a caller calling the driver. Methods for managing incoming telephone calls and assisting the driver with outgoing telephone calls are also provided.

Abstract: A slot machine game that customizes winning combinations based on the player's year of birth. In this way, the player's gaming experience can be tailored to themes such as the Chinese Zodiac. The player's year of birth can be inputted directly into the machine or the machine can automatically query the casino database if the player uses his or her player's card to find out the year of birth.

Abstract: An input device, especially for a vehicle, includes a first display for optical display of information, at least a second display arranged above the first display for optical display of information and a touchscreen arranged above the second display for entry of commands by touching an operating surface of the touchscreen.

Abstract: A method for configuring and personalizing a vehicle user interface is provided, the user interface utilizing a touch screen display mounted within the vehicle. User configurable aspects of the user interface include the number of zones within the touch screen display, the size of each zone, the subsystem interface assigned to each zone, the style and information contained within each subsystem interface, display brightness levels for the overall display or per zone, and the assignment and location of persistent soft buttons.

Abstract: A method for using a vehicle user interface is provided, the user interface utilizing a touch screen display mounted within the vehicle. A proximity detection system provides a means for switching the touch screen display from the sleep mode to the normal use mode without the user having to touch the screen, thus expediting user interaction with the touch screen. The proximity detection system may be configured to distinguish the user's presence per touch screen zone, thereby allowing the system controller to switch only a zone of the touch screen from the sleep mode to the normal use mode.

Abstract: A method for configuring and personalizing a vehicle user interface is provided, the user interface utilizing a touch screen display mounted within the vehicle. User configurable aspects of the user interface include the number of zones within the touch screen display, the size of each zone, the subsystem interface assigned to each zone, the style and information contained within each subsystem interface, display brightness levels for the overall display or per zone, and the assignment and location of persistent soft buttons.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel incentive and compensation plan for motivating and rewarding employees, and a computer system for implementing said plan. It is an object of the present invention to provide a stock-based incentive and compensation plan that rewards employees based on the performance of the company. The present invention provides methods and systems for providing an employee incentive and compensation plan, which include deferring a portion of an employee's compensation for a period of time. The financial performance of the employee's company is evaluated over the selected period of time, and the employee's total deferred compensation is converted into a number of units based on the amount deferred, the average share price of the company stock, and the financial performance of the company. The employee's units are valued based on the average share price of the company stock, and the total compensation is paid to participating employees as an incentive and compensation plan.

Abstract: A navigation system for a vehicle includes a man-machine interface to enter at least one key word for characterization of a point of interest and to enter a geometric figure and a search module to search for at least one of the points of interest assigned to the key word within a geographic area defined by the geometric figure.

Abstract: A servosystem, in particular a servosystem for a motor vehicle, includes a display showing a list of clickable menu items, a rotary knob with a rotary element to operate the rotary knob, with a number of mechanical detents to alternately increase the rotary momentum necessary for rotating the rotary element, with a brake to brake the rotary element and with a rotation sensor to measure the rotation of the rotary element with a resolution that is the least four times, in particular at least six times, and with particular preference at least eight times the number of mechanical detents per rotation of the rotary element, and a control for converting the rotation of the rotary element into a scrolling motion through a list and for activating the brake when the last clickable menu item of the list is reached or the first clickable menu items of the list is reached.