Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for signal routing in a system lacking a backplane. One apparatus includes an interface card and a cable having a first connector configured to couple with a storage drive via the interface card, a second connector configured to couple with a motherboard, and a third connector configured to couple with a storage controller located apart from the motherboard. The cable routes control signals and data signals between the storage drive, the storage controller, and the motherboard.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for outputting status information of an internal storage drive. One apparatus includes a mounting tray configured to hold a storage drive, a light pipe coupled to a light-emitting diode (LED) of the storage drive, and a light sensing module coupled to the light pipe. The light sensing module is configured to receive a light signal from the LED, generate a serialized electrical signal based on the light signal, and output the serialized electrical signal to a bus controller, where the serialized electrical signal indicates status information of the storage drive.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for emulating a computer expansion card. The apparatus includes an edge connector comprising a plurality of pin fingers, the edge connector conforming with a first connector type and a socket connector configured to receive a computer expansion card conforming with a second connector type. The apparatus further includes a PCB comprising a logic adapter configured to convert a first set of signals associated with the first connector type into a second set of signals associated with the second connector type.

Abstract: A system that enables digital distribution of copyrighted sheet music—and allows musician to view the copyrighted sheet music on personal computing devices—while preventing the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted sheet music. An electronic commerce platform provides functionality to purchase copies of copyrighted sheet music. A network security module provides login credentials for purchasers and musicians (and, in some embodiments, limits the number of simultaneous logins). A graphical user interface provides functionality for each purchaser to distribute each purchased copy to one—and only one—musician. In some embodiments, the system allows purchasers to recall sheet music distributed to a first musician and distribute the recalled sheet music to a second musician (without providing functionality for the first musician to view the recalled sheet music).

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing power to devices in a virtual power delivery network, using a centralized power allocation controller. The method of managing power consumption of a plurality of devices includes receiving device information from one or more devices connected in a virtual power delivery network. The method further includes managing power consumption of the one or more devices in the virtual power delivery network based on the received device information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing power to devices in a network, using a centralized power allocation controller. The method of managing power consumption of a plurality of devices includes receiving scheduled upcoming calendar events and/or activities from one or more of a plurality of devices connected in a network. The method further includes centrally managing power consumption of a device of the plurality of devices in the network based on the scheduled upcoming calendar events and/or activities.

Abstract: A system and methods for delivering power to a multitude of portable electronic devices is provided. More specifically, the system and methods provide for powering different portable electronic devices through a central charging device. The method of delivering a power supply to a plurality of portable electronic devices includes determining a power requirement for each of the portable computing devices and supplying the power requirement to each of the portable computing devices in a daisy chain configuration using a central power device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing power to devices in a virtual power delivery network, using a centralized power allocation controller. The method of managing power consumption of a plurality of devices includes receiving device information from one or more devices connected in a virtual power delivery network. The method further includes managing power consumption of the one or more devices in the virtual power delivery network based on the received device information.

Abstract: A starting logical lane of a logical bus is set to the first or last physical lane of a physical bus. A width of a logical bus is set to half the number of physical lanes. If a fault is absent in the logical bus, the starting logical lane is set to the other of the first and last physical lanes. The width is repeatingly divided by two until it is equal to one lane or the fault is not present in the logical bus. When the fault is absent in the logical bus and the width is greater than one lane, the fault is present within a range of the physical lanes encompassing a contiguous number of the physical lanes and the first or last physical lane.

Abstract: A starting logical lane of a logical bus is set to the first or last physical lane of a physical bus. A width of a logical bus is set to half the number of physical lanes. If a fault is absent in the logical bus, the starting logical lane is set to the other of the first and last physical lanes. The width is repeatingly divided by two until it is equal to one lane or the fault is not present in the logical bus. When the fault is absent in the logical bus and the width is greater than one lane, the fault is present within a range of the physical lanes encompassing a contiguous number of the physical lanes and the first or last physical lane.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing power to devices in a network, using a centralized power allocation controller. The method of managing power consumption of a plurality of devices includes receiving scheduled upcoming calendar events and/or activities from one or more of a plurality of devices connected in a network. The method further includes centrally managing power consumption of a device of the plurality of devices in the network based on the scheduled upcoming calendar events and/or activities.

Abstract: A computing device detects movement of two contact positions on a touchscreen of the computing device as a pinch-to-zoom gesture. While detecting the movement of the two contact positions on the touchscreen, the computing device detects a third stationary contact position on the touchscreen of the computing device, as a centering gesture related to the pinch-to-zoom gesture. The computing device performs a zooming operation corresponding to the pinch-to-zoom gesture in relation to an image displayed on the touchscreen so that the image remains centered at the third stationary contact position corresponding to the centering gesture while the zooming operation is performed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for turning a cargo carrier (3) with the purpose of discharging the same of cargo, which system comprises a transport device (1) having a chassis, a cargo carrier (3) loosely carried on the chassis and provided with engagement points (6a, 6b), a first turning device (10) disposed to engage with the engagement points (6a) of the cargo carrier as well as to actuate the cargo carrier for the turning of the same, and a second turning device (11) disposed to engage with the engagement points (6b) of the cargo carrier at the same time as the first turning device actuates the cargo carrier, members for the control and actuation of at least the first device (10), and members for the correct positioning of the cargo carrier (3). Upon actuation of the first device (10), the cargo carrier is disposed to tilt so that the engagement points arranged on the second side of the cargo carrier will engage with the second turning device (11).

Abstract: Methods and systems for coordinating transmission of data from wireless identification tags are disclosed. According to an aspect, a wireless identification tag includes a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit data in response to receipt of an instruction. The wireless identification tag also includes a timer configured to communicate the instruction to the communication module for transmission of the data within a timeslot based on a stored first identifier of the wireless identification tag. Further, the timer module is configured to receive second identifier. The timer module is also configured to change the first identifier based on the second identifier.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling wireless identification tag activation are disclosed. An example method includes controlling a first wireless identification read cell to activate a first set of wireless identification tags within a first communication range. Further, the method includes controlling a second wireless identification read cell to activate a second set of wireless identification tags within a second communication range during activation of the first set of wireless identification tags and subsequent to initially activating the first set of wireless identification tags. The first communication range overlaps with the second communication range.

Abstract: A system and methods for delivering power to a multitude of portable electronic devices is provided. More specifically, the system and methods provide for powering different portable electronic devices through a central charging device. The method of delivering a power supply to a plurality of portable electronic devices includes determining a power requirement for each of the portable computing devices and supplying the power requirement to each of the portable computing devices in a daisy chain configuration using a central power device.

Abstract: A system and methods for delivering power to a multitude of portable electronic devices is provided. More specifically, the system and methods provide for powering different portable electronic devices through a central charging device. The method of delivering a power supply to a plurality of portable electronic devices includes determining a power requirement for each of the portable computing devices and supplying the power requirement to each of the portable computing devices in a daisy chain configuration using a central power device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for identifier sequencing of wireless identification tags are disclosed. According to aspect, a method includes receiving identifiers of wireless identification tags from each of a plurality of wireless identification read cells. The method also includes determining whether identifiers received from one or more of the wireless identification read cells are not contiguous. Further, the method includes communicating, to the wireless identification read cells, other identifiers having a contiguous sequence for re-sequencing identifiers of the wireless identification tags within the communication range of the wireless identification read cells in response to determining that one or more of the wireless identification read cells have identifiers that are not contiguous.