Abstract: Systems and methods for providing services are disclosed. One aspect comprises authenticating a user associated with a first service, receiving a selection of a second service, generating an opaque identifier associated with the user and the first service, wherein the opaque identifier facilitates the anonymous collection of data relating to the second service. Another aspect can comprise transmitting the opaque identifier to the second service, and receiving data relating to the second service.

Abstract: The invention provides a processor comprising an execution unit arranged to execute multiple program threads, each thread comprising a sequence of instructions, and a plurality of synchronisers for synchronising threads. Each synchroniser is operable, in response to execution by the execution unit of one or more synchroniser association instructions, to associate with a group of at least two threads. Each synchroniser is also operable, when thus associated, to synchronise the threads of the group by pausing execution of a thread in the group pending a synchronisation point in another thread of that group.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing services are disclosed. One aspect comprises authenticating a user associated with a first service, receiving a selection of a second service, generating an opaque identifier associated with the user and the first service, wherein the opaque identifier facilitates the anonymous collection of data relating to the second service. Another aspect can comprise transmitting the opaque identifier to the second service, and receiving data relating to the second service.

Abstract: Techniques are provided that allow the user to view on his or her mobile device the body of an email or other items from a message service as well as each of the attachments as thumbnails or individual images. As well, techniques allow the user to view particular attributes of each item, e.g. the number of pages and the page size of a particular attachment. Techniques are provided such that the user may view such thumbnails and/or attributes on a unique URL generated as a result of the generated email. Thus, by such techniques, the user is provided with a platform for mobile devices that allows intuitive selection of what should be or is desired to be printed.

Abstract: The invention provides a processor comprising an execution unit for executing multiple threads, each thread comprising a sequence of instructions and each thread being designated to handle activity from at least one specified source. The processor also comprises a thread scheduler for scheduling a plurality of threads to be executed by the execution unit, said scheduling being based on the respective activity handled by the threads; and a plurality of sets of registers connected to the execution unit. Each set of registers is arranged to store information representing a respective one of the plurality of threads, at least a part of the information being accessible by the execution unit for use in executing the respective thread when scheduled.

Abstract: Techniques are provided that allow the user to view on his or her mobile device the body of an email or other items from a message service as well as each of the attachments as thumbnails or individual images. As well, techniques allow the user to view particular attributes of each item, e.g. the number of pages and the page size of a particular attachment. Techniques are provided such that the user may view such thumbnails and/or attributes on a unique URL generated as a result of the generated email. Thus, by such techniques, the user is provided with a platform for mobile devices that allows intuitive selection of what should be or is desired to be printed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing device controls are disclosed. One method can comprise determining an orientation of a controller and comparing the orientation of the controller and an activation orientation. If the orientation of the controller substantially matches the activation orientation, a control relationship between the controller and the user device may be automatically activated, and if the orientation of the controller does not substantially match the activation orientation, control options to a user of the controller.

Abstract: Mechanisms for cloaking, or otherwise masking, information in packets communicated between nodes. A source node generates a packet comprising communication layer data and encrypted application layer data. The encrypted application layer data includes a payload and waypoint data. The waypoint data includes a waypoint list that identifies one or more nodes of a path of nodes that the packet is to transit from the source node to the destination node. The source node addresses the packet to an intermediate node on the path, and sends the packet toward the intermediate node.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing services are disclosed. One aspect comprises authenticating a user associated with a first service, receiving a selection of a second service, generating an opaque identifier associated with the user and the first service, wherein the opaque identifier facilitates the anonymous collection of data relating to the second service. Another aspect can comprise transmitting the opaque identifier to the second service, and receiving data relating to the second service.

Abstract: Power isolation during time intervals of sensitive operations is disclosed. In one embodiment, a programmable chip package includes a programmable chip configured to perform a sensitive operation, and a switch configured to selectively couple a main power source to the programmable chip. The programmable chip package may also include an alternate power source and a controller that is configured to control the switch to decouple the main power source from the programmable chip during a time interval of the sensitive operation, wherein the programmable chip is configured to draw power from the alternate power source during the time interval. The controller is further configured to control the switch to couple the main power source to the programmable chip after the time interval.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for increasing fuel economy of a vehicle including a SCR catalyst are presented. In one example, an amount of EGR provided to an engine is decreased in response to performance of the SCR being within a predetermined range of performance. The methods and systems may increase vehicle fuel economy while vehicle tailpipe emissions are achieved.

Abstract: Power isolation during sensitive operations is disclosed. In one embodiment, a programmable chip package includes a programmable chip configured to perform a sensitive operation, and a switch configured to selectively couple a main power source to the programmable chip. The programmable chip package may also include an alternate power source and a controller that is configured to control the switch to decouple the main power source from the programmable chip prior to the sensitive operation, wherein the programmable chip is configured to draw power from the alternate power source during the sensitive operation. The controller is further configured to control the switch to couple the main power source to the programmable chip after the sensitive operation.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced to reduce tailpipe emissions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device comprising a processor, the processor comprising: an execution unit for executing multiple threads, each thread comprising a sequence of instructions; and a plurality of sets of thread registers, each set arranged to store information relating to a respective one of the plurality of threads. The processor also comprises circuitry for establishing channels between thread register sets, the circuitry comprising a plurality of channel terminals and being operable to establish a channel between one of the thread register sets and another thread register set via one of the channel terminals and another channel terminal. Each channel terminal comprises at least one buffer operable to buffer data transferred over a thus established channel and a channel terminal identifier register operable to store an identifier of the other channel terminal via which that channel is established.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a glow plug are disclosed. In one example, current supplied to a glow plug can be controlled to promote combustion stability of a cylinder after an engine start. Engine feedgas hydrocarbons may be reduced during conditions where combustion stability may be otherwise reduced in order to reduce tailpipe emissions.

Abstract: A warning unit for attachment to a handheld firearm comprises an attachment device for attachment to a firearm, a light source, and a digitally manipulable input device operable to enable selection of a mode of operation. The warning unit is capable of being operated in at least a narrow divergence mode, and a wide divergence mode wherein, in the narrow divergence mode, the warning unit is operable to emit a beam of light of a lower divergence than in the wide divergence mode.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting messages over an interconnect between processors, each message comprising a header token specifying a destination processor and at least one of a data token and a control token. The method comprises: executing a first instruction on a first one of the processors to generate a data token comprising a byte of data and at least one additional bit to identify that token as a data token, and outputting the data token from the first processor onto the interconnect as part of one of the messages. The method also comprises executing a second instruction on said first processor to generate a control token comprising a byte of control information and at least one additional bit to identify that token as a control token, and outputting the control token from the first processor onto the interconnect as part of one of the messages.

Abstract: The invention provides a processor comprising a first port operable to generate a first indication dependent on a first activity at the first port, and a second port operable to generate a second indication dependent on a second activity at the second port. The processor also comprises an execution unit arranged to execute multiple threads; and a thread scheduler connected to receive the indications and arranged to schedule the multiple threads for execution by the execution unit based on those indications. The scheduling includes suspending the execution of a thread until receipt of the respective ready signal. The first activity and the second activity are each associated with respective corresponding threads.