Abstract: A packet switch including input ports and output ports allocates an output bandwidth of each output port among virtual channels based on bandwidth allocations values corresponding to the virtual channels and a bandwidth precision value of the output port. The bandwidth precision value indicates a number of bandwidth precision bits, which may be outside a bandwidth reservation precision range specified in a serial RapidIO standard. The packet switch receives data packets compliant with the serial RapidIO standard at the input ports, identifies an output port for each data packet, and selects input ports based on the output ports of the data packets. Further, the packet switch routes a data packet from each selected input port to the output port of the data packet, and the output port outputs the data packet by using the output bandwidth of the output port allocated to the virtual channel identified by the data packet.

Abstract: A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data.

Abstract: A packet switch includes an error management module in addition to various components that facilitate routing of data packets through the packet switch. The components generate error codes indicating errors occurring in the packet switch and provide the error codes to the error management module. The error management module select error codes generated by the components and generates an error log based on the selected error codes. Each component is inhibited from providing the same error code to the error management module more than once until the component receives an acknowledgement for that error code from the error management module. A user can access the error log during operation of the packet switch to monitor performance of the packet switch.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pour and seal assembly and method of using the same. The assembly includes a closure configured to seal an opening of a food stuffs container including a lid configured to securely cover an opening to a container holding food stuffs, a lid collar configured to, in part, form the opening and further configured to engage the lid and seal the opening to the container, and an internal collar configured to be arranged at least partially in the lid collar and to hold a portion of the container against the lid collar and further, in part, seal the opening to the container.

Abstract: A packet switch includes a packet processor for processing data packets. The packet processor receives a data packet including a data payload, identifies data portions in the data payload, and determines a destination address for each data portion. Additionally, the packet processor constructs data packets, each including a data portion and the destination address of the data portion. The packet processor then routes each of the constructed data packets based on a destination identifier of the constructed data packet. An external recipient can then store the data portions of the constructed data packets based on the data addresses in the constructed data packets.

Abstract: A storage system comprises a rail having a protrusion including a first flange and a second flange. An accessory mount for mounting to the rail includes a top hook for engaging the first flange and a resilient bottom hook for engaging the second flange. The rail comprises a back rail portion comprising a substantially planar member and a front rail portion substantially coextensive with the back rail portion and secured to the back rail portion. The protrusion may be symmetrical about the longitudinal axis. The first flange and the second flange define first and second recesses. A method of assembling a support is also provided where a first hook is inserted the first flange and a second hook deforms to engage the second flange.

Abstract: A power rail system comprises a rail for mounting on a surface and a device for providing power to the rail. An accessory releasably engages the rail and uses the power provided to the rail to power the accessory. The rail may also support non-powered accessories. In one embodiment the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip releasably mounted on the rail. The rail may include a first rail segment and a second rail segment where the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip located between the first rail segment and the second rail segment. The device for providing power to the rail may comprise an electrical conductor extending along a length of the rail. The electrical conductor is powered by a power module that connects to the rail. A power strip for use in the system is also provided.