Abstract: A method for automatic correction of nonvolatile memory in information handling systems includes storing ECC data for a compressed BIOS firmware. The ECC data are used to identify and correct error bits in the compressed BIOS firmware. The discovered error bits may be recorded in the nonvolatile memory and accessed for a faster correction method for the compressed BIOS firmware than using the ECC data on subsequent attempts.

Abstract: A communication system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The communication system may include a plurality of radio transceivers, each of the plurality of radio transceivers including positioning device configured to generate a respective machine position signal. The communication system may further include a processor in communication with each of the plurality of radio transceivers and configured to receive the respective machine position signal generated by the positioning device of each of the plurality of radio transceivers, determine a combined machine position based collectively on the machine position signal generated by the positioning device of each of the plurality of radio transceivers, and communicate the combined machine position to each of the plurality of radio transceivers. Each of the plurality of radio transceivers may be configured to broadcast the combined machine position.

Abstract: A method includes, but is not limited to any combination of: determining a plurality of third-party content elements based in part on information associated with a request for third-party content. The request for third-party content may be received from a web browser displaying a first webpage to a user. A first element from the plurality of determined third-party content elements is transmitted to the web browser. Upon receiving from the web browser a second request for third-party content including user interaction data with the first element, data associated with the determined plurality of third-party content elements is updated based at least in part on the user interaction data. A second third-party element from the plurality of updated third-party content elements is transmitted to the web browser.

Abstract: A communications network, in one embodiment, includes a passive optical network (“PON”) network, user equipment (“UE”), and optical network terminal (“ONT”) plug to facilitate data transfer via an optical network. The PON network containing at least one fiber splitter and one optical line terminal (“OLT”) is capable of transmitting optical data. The UE having a high-speed electrical (“HSE”) port is able to process information based on electrical signals received from the HSE port. The ONT plug, in one embodiment, includes a modular electrical connector, a signal converter, and an optical and power hybrid (“OPH”) interface. The modular electrical connector contains at least eight (8) electrical contacts with eight (8) positions and can be inserted into the HSE port. The signal converter is used to convert optical signals received from the optical interface to electrical signals.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an A-B-A structure, can comprise: a core layer comprising a first thermoplastic material having a first density (Y), wherein the core layer has a core thickness and wherein the core layer comprise at least one of (i) a through plane thermal conductivity of greater than equal to 0.1 W/m K, and (ii) a core layer density (X) that is X?0.8Y; a first outer layer comprising a second thermoplastic material located on a first side of the core layer; and a second outer layer comprising the second thermoplastic material located on a second side of the core layer opposite the first side; wherein the core thickness is 30% to 75% of a total thickness of the A-B-A structure.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy-absorbing device can comprise: a polymer reinforcement structure, wherein the polymer reinforcement structure comprises a polymer matrix and chopped fibers; and a shell comprising 2 walls extending from a back and forming a shell channel, wherein the shell comprises continuous fibers and a resin matrix; wherein the polymer reinforcement structure is located in the shell channel.

Abstract: A mold apparatus comprising: a core portion comprising a core surface, a first induction coil, and an inner core, and wherein the core portion has a core portion mass; a cavity portion comprising a second induction coil and a cavity surface, and wherein the cavity portion has a cavity portion mass; wherein the inner core comprises a non-magnetic material, the core surface comprises a magnetic material, and a density of the non-magnetic material is less than a density of the magnetic material; and wherein the core portion mass and the cavity portion mass differ by less than or equal to than 5%.

Abstract: A system including a frac head system, including a frac head configured to retain portions of an isolation sleeve that separates frac fluid from tubing.

Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of a porous, compressible article, the composition comprising a combination of: a plurality of reinforcing fibers; a plurality of thermoplastic fibers; optionally a plurality of polymeric binder fibers; and continuous spaced carrier fibers; wherein the polymeric binder fibers have a melting point lower than the thermoplastic fibers; methods for forming the porous, compressible article; and articles containing the porous, compressible article. An article comprising a thermoformed composite is also disclosed, wherein the composite is not supported by a scrim layer and the composite exhibits improved conformation to fine mold details to which the scrim layer could not accurately conform.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a philanthropy tool which includes an apparatus which allows a user to translate their time resources into a financial donation to a selected charity. A user interacts with advertising content and then completes a quiz relating to the advertising content. Upon confirmation that the user has viewed the advertising content, a donation, on behalf of the user, is forwarded to the selected charity by the system.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses that can provide three dimensional measurements of objects, without contact and with advantages not present in the art. Embodiments of the invention can be used to provide noncontact biometrics, in small footprints.

Abstract: A communications network, in one embodiment, includes a passive optical network (“PON”) network, user equipment (“UE”), and optical network terminal (“ONT”) plug to facilitate data transfer via an optical network. The PON network containing at least one fiber splitter and one optical line terminal (“OLT”) is capable of transmitting optical data. The UE having a high-speed electrical (“HSE”) port is able to process information based on electrical signals received from the HSE port. The ONT plug, in one embodiment, includes a modular electrical connector, a signal converter, and an optical and power hybrid (“OPH”) interface. The modular electrical connector contains at least eight (8) electrical contacts with eight (8) positions and can be inserted into the HSE port. The signal converter is used to convert optical signals received from the optical interface to electrical signals.

Abstract: Dimensions of structures in integrated circuits are shrinking with each new fabrication technology generation. Maintaining control of profiles of structures in transistors and interconnects is becoming more important to sustaining profitable integrated circuit production facilities. Measuring profiles of structures with many elements in integrated circuits, such as MOS transistor gates with recessed regions for Si—Ge epitaxial layers, is not cost effective for the commonly used metrology techniques: SEM, TEM and AFM. Scatterometry is technically unfeasible due to the number of elements and optical constants. The instant invention is a simplified scatterometry structure which reproduces the profiles of a structure to be profiled in a simpler structure that is compatible with conventional scatterometric techniques. A method of fabricating a transistor and an integrated circuit using the inventive simplified scatterometry structure are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to MAGE-3 specific primers and probes for use new diagnostic kits and methods. The invention further relates to immunotherapeutic treatment of specific populations of cancer patients, suffering from MAGE-3 expressing tumors.

Abstract: A method for sorting among a plurality of potential route plans for operating an autonomous ground based machine includes a step of creating a virtual model of a terrain of a work site. A first virtual lane having at least one measurable lane constraint is created within the virtual model. A first virtual machine footprint is created and has a first virtual movement profile corresponding to an actual autonomous movement profile of the autonomous machine. The first virtual machine footprint is moved from a starting position along the first virtual lane to an ending position according to the first virtual movement profile. During the moving step, the first virtual machine footprint is compared to the at least one measurable lane constraint. The first proposed route plan is then designated as either viable or unacceptable based on the comparison.

Abstract: A control system for a work site including an autonomous machine includes a central control system that includes a cluster of servers configured to execute an autonomous control server application on exactly one of the cluster of servers. A RAID system is in communication with the cluster of servers. A first switch interconnects a first network with the cluster of servers, and a second switch interconnects a second network with the cluster of servers. A UPS system interconnects a power source with the cluster of servers, the RAID system, and the first and second switches. The machine control system is communicatively coupled with the central control system via a wireless network and one of the first and second networks. The machine control system transmits machine position information to the autonomous control server application and receives a route plan generated by the autonomous control server application.

Abstract: A consolidated fibrous mat comprises 20 to 50 weight percent of reinforcing fibers; and a continuous phase connecting the reinforcing fibers, comprising 50 to 70 weight percent of a polymer having a melt temperature at least 20° C. lower than the reinforcing fibers, and 5 to 10 weight percent of a binder having a melt temperature lower than the polymer; wherein the weight percent of each of the reinforcing fibers, the polymer, and the binder is based on the combined total weight of the reinforcing fibers, the polymer, and the binder.

Abstract: A system including a mobile machine and a central control station is provided. The mobile machine includes a communication device and a position monitoring system including a receiver configured to receive position data from a positioning satellite and generate a position signal. The position monitoring system also includes an inertial navigation unit including a sensor configured to measure a parameter of the mobile machine and generate a movement signal. The position monitoring system also includes a controller configured to receive the position signal and the movement signal, detect an unavailability of the position signal, calculate a position parameter, determine whether a difference between a first and a second value of a parameter exceeds a predetermined threshold, and generate a warning signal. The central control station is configured to communicate with the controller, receive the position signal and/or the movement signal, and monitor the position of the mobile machine.

Abstract: A method of managing movement of an electric cable that is configured to provide power to a mobile machine. The method includes determining an initial boundary of an isolation zone in which the cable lies, for a first location of the machine. The initial boundary is divided into a first static boundary and a first dynamic boundary. The first static boundary surrounds a static isolation sub-zone of the isolation zone, and the first dynamic boundary surrounds a dynamic isolation sub-zone of the isolation zone. A second dynamic boundary surrounding the dynamic isolation sub-zone is determined, based on a second location of the machine when the machine moves from the first location to the second location, such that the cable lies within the second dynamic boundary. The first static boundary is maintained when the machine is in the second location.

Abstract: A system for controlling operation of at least one machine at a worksite includes controls operable under the control of a first entity to operate a first machine to perform one or more tasks at the worksite. The system may also include a portable communication device having a user interface operable to receive a machine-stop command from a second entity. The portable communication device may be operable to transmit a machine-stop signal in response to receiving the machine-stop command from the second entity. The system may also include at least one information processor configured to stop the first machine in response to the transmission of the machine-stop signal from the portable communication device.