Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and stacked die assemblies, and methods of fabricating the devices and assemblies for increasing semiconductor device density are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of renal-related disorders. More particularly, the present invention contemplates a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of glomerulosclerosis and/or end stage renal failure and/or related conditions. The method of the present invention is preferably practised by the administration of a derivative of angiotensin I. Generally, but not exclusively, the angiotensin I derivative exhibits anti-angiotensin II properties. In a preferred embodiment, the angiotensin I is des-Aspartate-angiotensin I or a derivative, homologue or analogue thereof. The present invention further contemplates compositions for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of renal-related disorders such as but not limited to glomerulosclerosis and/or end stage renal failure.

Abstract: A method which allows a user through a portable device to print documents which are remotely stored is disclosed. The user designates a first document among the documents to be printed as an instruction in a portable device. Such an instruction is sent from the portable device to a local printer via a portable device communication port in the local printer, where it is further passed to a host computer connected to the local printer and capable of accessing the documents. According to the instruction, the host computer retrieves the first document and subsequently prints out the retrieved first document on the local printer.

Abstract: Provided are test systems, methods, and media which allow a user to script any type of test or model scenario based on a particular type of network traffic (e.g., protocol interaction). In preferred embodiments, the script provides for the generation of packets (stimuli) which are used to provoke responses in order to model or test proper operation of one or more network protocols. The invention includes a scripting language, also referred to as a stimulus/response engine, which includes commands specifying a state change of a network device, and provides for the establishment of packet filters based on expected network traffic, receiving and matching arriving packets with packet filters, and, where there is a match, conducting actions specified by the user in the script. A stimulus/response engine (SRE) in accordance with the present invention is dynamic it that it accommodates patterns (packet filters) which are modified during test runs.

Abstract: A method for transferring data across a firewall is provided. According to the invention, a host computer which can access the data sends a poll periodically to a target computer for a presence of a data transfer instruction in the target computer. If the data transfer instruction is present in the target computer, in response to the poll, the target computer sends a response to the host computer to inform the host computer of at least part of the instruction. Based on the response from the target computer, the host computer transmits the data across the firewall to the target computer according to the part of the instruction.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting characteristics of a microelectronic substrate. The microelectronic substrate can have a first surface with first topographical features, such as roughness elements, and a second surface facing opposite from the first surface and having second topographical features, such as protruding conductive structures. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include a support member configured to carry the microelectronic substrate with a first portion of the first surface exposed and a second portion of the second surface exposed. The apparatus can further include a topographical feature detector positioned proximate to support member and aligned with the first portion of the first surface of the microelectronic substrate to detect characteristics, such as a roughness, of the first surface while the microelectronic substrate is carried by the support member.

Abstract: A method for transferring one of a plurality of data stored in a sub-computer system to a target computer system using a mobile device is provided. In such a method, the mobile device initiates the process by sending instructions to a central computer system via a first network. The instructions designate a first piece of data to be transmitted as well as the target computer system to which the first piece of data is to be transmitted. According to the instructions, the central computer system retrieves the designated first piece of data from the sub-computer system. The first piece of data then is transmitted from the central computer system to the target computer system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying information stored remotely to an appliance via a mobile device are provided. The mobile device initiates the process by transmitting instructions to a computer system via a communication network. The instructions designate the information to be processed as well as the appliance to which the information is to be applied. According to the instructions, the computer system retrieves the information and converts the information to a document suitable for the appliance. The computer system then applies the document to the designated appliance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying information stored remotely to an appliance via a mobile device are provided. A client computer extracts the network path bookmark information from a predetermined directory in the client computer, and transmits the network path bookmark information to a server computer via a first communication network. The mobile device, which is connected to the server computer via a second communication network, requests the at least one network path bookmark information, and the server computer transmits the requests network path bookmark information to the mobile device. The mobile device then initiates the process by sending instructions to a computer system via a network. The instructions designate information to be processed using at least one bookmark as well as the appliance to which the information is to be applied. According to the instructions, the information is retrieved and converted to a document format suitable for the appliance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying information stored remotely to an appliance via a mobile device are provided. The mobile device initiates the process by transmitting instructions to a computer system via a communication network. The instructions designate the information to be processed as well as the appliance to which the information is to be applied. According to the instructions, the computer system retrieves the information and converts the information to a document suitable for the appliance. The computer system then applies the document to the designated appliance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying information stored remotely to an appliance via a mobile device are provided. The mobile device initiates the process by sending instructions to a computer system via a network. The instructions designate a first piece of information to be processed as well as the appliance to which the information is to be applied. According to the instructions, the computer system retrieves the first piece of information and converts the information to a document suitable for the appliance. The computer system then applies the document to the designated appliance.