Abstract: A data processing system comprising a processor having a working memory and processing logic, a boot system configured to load one or more algorithms for initializing a basic input output system (BIOS) of the processor into the working memory and an error correction system configured to start a watchdog timer and to monitor initialization of the processor, the error correction system further configured to implement a corrective process if the watchdog timer times out prior to initialization of the BIOS of the processor.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for transitioning an information handling system (IHS) to a predetermined operating state is disclosed. During the transition, the IHS may obtain data from a variety of sources which may subject it to compromise. To reduce the likelihood that the IHS is compromised, the IHS may evaluate its environment and its own operation to determine its security state. Depending on its security state, the IHS may perform various actions to reduce the likelihood of it being compromised through its transition process.

Abstract: A system has a virtual-world (VW) controller and a physical-world (PW) controller. The pairing of a PW element with a VW element establishes them as corresponding physical and virtual twins. The VW controller and/or the PW controller receives measurements from one or more sensors characterizing aspects of the physical world, the VW controller generates the virtual twin, and the VW controller and/or the PW controller generates commands for one or more actuators affecting aspects of the physical world. To coordinate the corresponding virtual and physical twins, (i) the VW controller controls the virtual twin based on the physical twin or (ii) the PW controller controls the physical twin based on the virtual twin. Depending on the operating mode, one of the VW and PW controllers is a master controller, and the other is a slave controller, where the virtual and physical twins are both controlled based on one of VW or PW forces.

Abstract: A system has a virtual-world (VW) controller and a physical-world (PW) controller. The pairing of a PW element with a VW element establishes them as corresponding physical and virtual twins. The VW controller and/or the PW controller receives measurements from one or more sensors characterizing aspects of the physical world, the VW controller generates the virtual twin, and the VW controller and/or the PW controller generates commands for one or more actuators affecting aspects of the physical world. To coordinate the corresponding virtual and physical twins, (i) the VW controller controls the virtual twin based on the physical twin or (ii) the PW controller controls the physical twin based on the virtual twin. Depending on the operating mode, one of the VW and PW controllers is a master controller, and the other is a slave controller, where the virtual and physical twins are both controlled based on one of VW or PW forces.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the operation of data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may include a computing device that may enter various operating states by performing various types of startups. Performance of some startups may be restricted by use of passwords or other security information. The data processing systems may host management controllers that may bypass the restrictions on the startups. Prior to doing so, the management controllers may verify that the requests to perform the startups are from trusted entities, or should be performed for other reasons.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the operation of data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may include a computing device that may enter various operating states by performing various types of startups. Performance of some startups may be restricted by use of passwords or other security information. The data processing systems may host management controllers that may bypass the restrictions on the startups. Prior to doing so, the management controllers may verify that the requests to perform the startups are from trusted entities, or should be performed for other reasons.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for generating a brain break alert is provided. The method includes receiving electroencephalographic (EEG) data of a patient engaged in a cognitive activity at a system server from a user device. The EEG data is captured by electrode of an EEG headset, where the electrode is in physical contact with the patient, and the EEG headset is communicably coupled to the user device. Brain energy used (BEU) by the patient is determined based on the EEG data, brain energy available (BEA) to the patient is determined as a function of the BEU and a predefined initial brain energy (BEI) of the patient, where the BEA is proportional to a difference between the BEI and the BEU, and the BEA satisfying a brain break alert threshold is determined, upon which an instruction to generate a brain break alert (BBA) is sent to the user device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for transitioning an information handling system (IHS) to a predetermined operating state is disclosed. During the transition, the IHS may obtain data from a variety of sources which may subject it to compromise. To reduce the likelihood that the IHS is compromised, the IHS may evaluate its environment and its own operation to determine its security state. Depending on its security state, the IHS may perform various actions to reduce the likelihood of it being compromised through its transition process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include high-temperature staged recirculating burners and radiant tube burner assemblies that provide high efficiency, low NOx and CO emissions, and uniform temperature characteristics. One such staged recirculating burner includes a combustion tube having inside and outside helical fins forming opposing spiral pathways for combustion gases and products of combustion, a combustion nozzle coupled to the combustion tube, a gas tube running axially into the combustion tube, and a staging gas nozzle coupled to the gas tube, where the staging gas nozzle includes radial exit holes into the combustion tube and an axial gas staging tube extending into the combustion nozzle to stage combustion.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an engine. In one example, a method of operating an engine of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a brake pedal, a clutch pedal and a transmission having a neutral position and at least one in-gear position, comprises starting the engine if either the brake pedal of the vehicle is released or the transmission has been in neutral for a predetermined period of time, and the clutch pedal of the vehicle is depressed concurrently with the transmission being moved out of the neutral position into an in-gear position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include high-temperature staged recirculating burners and radiant tube burner assemblies that provide high efficiency, low NOx and CO emissions, and uniform temperature characteristics. One such staged recirculating burner includes a combustion tube having inside and outside helical fins forming opposing spiral pathways for combustion gases and products of combustion, a combustion nozzle coupled to the combustion tube, a gas tube running axially into the combustion tube, and a staging gas nozzle coupled to the gas tube, where the staging gas nozzle includes radial exit holes into the combustion tube and an axial gas staging tube extending into the combustion nozzle to stage combustion.

Abstract: A method of controlling the engine of a vehicle having a stop-in-gear (SIG) stop-start system includes: a control module determining that a brake is being applied, based on an output from a brake sensor, and that a transmission is in an in-gear position, based on an output from a transmission sensor; and, while the brake is applied and the transmission is in an in-gear position, the control module causing the engine to start in response to detecting movement of a clutch pedal towards a released position based on an output from a clutch pedal sensor.

Abstract: An information handling system may include at least one processor, an information handling resource including a firmware, and a memory having an initial identifier stored therein. The information handling system may receive a first firmware update package specifying the initial identifier, wherein the first firmware update package includes therein an intermediate identifier different from the initial identifier; based on the first firmware update package specifying the initial identifier, update the firmware with contents of the first firmware update package, and update the initial identifier in the memory with the intermediate identifier; receive a second firmware update package specifying the intermediate identifier; and based on the second firmware update package specifying the intermediate identifier, update the firmware with contents of the second firmware update package.

Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle includes a seat-back frame and a backboard attached to the seat-back frame. An attachment arrangement includes an elongated member attached to the seat-back frame and the backboard, and is configured to remain attached to the seat-back frame and the backboard by plastically deforming when the seat-back frame and the backboard are subjected to a separation force of a predetermined magnitude greater than a magnitude otherwise required to detach the elongated member from the backboard.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an engine. In one example, a method of operating an engine of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a brake pedal, a clutch pedal and a transmission having a neutral position and at least one in-gear position, comprises starting the engine if either the brake pedal of the vehicle is released or the transmission has been in neutral for a predetermined period of time, and the clutch pedal of the vehicle is depressed concurrently with the transmission being moved out of the neutral position into an in-gear position.

Abstract: A wearable, garment-supported air-purification system has a source of filtered forced air communicating with a face mask filter for securing over a user's mouth and nose. The source of filtered forced air is supported in the garment, such as a scarf, at a location spaced from the face filter mask. The source of filtered forced air communicates with the face filter mask through a closed air channel such as a flexible hose.

Abstract: A seating system for a vehicle includes a seat-back frame and a backboard attached to the seat-back frame. An attachment arrangement includes an elongated member attached to the seat-back frame and the backboard, and is configured to remain attached to the seat-back frame and the backboard by plastically deforming when the seat-back frame and the backboard are subjected to a separation force of a predetermined magnitude greater than a magnitude otherwise required to detach the elongated member from the backboard.

Abstract: A method of controlling the engine of a vehicle having a stop-in-gear (SIG) stop-start system comprises: a control module determining that a brake is being applied, based on an output from a brake sensor, and that a transmission is in an in-gear position, based on an output from a transmission sensor; and, while the brake is applied and the transmission is in an in-gear position, the control module causing the engine to start in response to detecting movement of a clutch pedal towards a released position based on an output from a clutch pedal sensor.

Abstract: An information handling system may include at least one processor, an information handling resource including a firmware, and a memory having an initial identifier stored therein. The information handling system may receive a first firmware update package specifying the initial identifier, wherein the first firmware update package includes therein an intermediate identifier different from the initial identifier; based on the first firmware update package specifying the initial identifier, update the firmware with contents of the first firmware update package, and update the initial identifier in the memory with the intermediate identifier; receive a second firmware update package specifying the intermediate identifier; and based on the second firmware update package specifying the intermediate identifier, update the firmware with contents of the second firmware update package.