Abstract: Described is a method for automatically generating a wafer prober file whereby testing parameters and die identities can be established for testing a complete semiconductor wafer and whereby acceptable or rejected dies can be identified and correlated later with where the good or bad dies are physically located on a wafer-under-test.

Abstract: A system and system for performing adaptive recursive noise reduction with still pixel detection on a video stream is presented. After processing a field pixels that were modified are stored in the field so that processing of later fields uses the modified pixels. Furthermore, the system uses novel still pixel detection routines that include multiple thresholds and multiple windows of pixels so that noise reduction is only performed on still pixels.

Abstract: A system and system for performing adaptive recursive noise reduction with still pixel detection on a video stream is presented. After processing a field pixels that were modified are stored in the field so that processing of later fields uses the modified pixels. Furthermore, the system uses novel still pixel detection routines that include multiple thresholds and multiple windows of pixels so that noise reduction is only performed on still pixels.

Abstract: Described is a method for automatically generating a wafer prober file whereby testing parameters and die identities can be established for testing a complete semiconductor wafer and whereby acceptable or rejected dies can be identified and correlated later with where the good or bad dies are physically located on a wafer-under-test.

Abstract: A method and system for accumulating stillness characteristics is presented. The method and system generates field stillness characteristics for a current pixel of a current field. The field stillness characteristic is accumulated with an accumulated stillness characteristic that corresponds to a pixel location of the current pixel. The accumulated stillness characteristic includes stillness information regarding previous pixels of previous fields in the same pixel location as the current pixel.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system and method for normalizing job properties. In one embodiment, a job manager is operable to identify a property of a job, with the job being associated with an operating environment. The job manager is further operable to normalize the property of the job and present the normalized property of the job to a user.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system and method for summarizing jobs for a user group. In one embodiment, a job manager is operable to identify a state of a first job, the first job associated with a first job scheduler. A state of a second job is identified. The second job is associated with a second job scheduler. The first job scheduler and the second job scheduler are heterogeneous. A summary of information associated with at least the first job scheduler and the second job scheduler is determined using, at least in part, the first job state and the second job state. The summary is presented to a user though a dashboard.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system and method for summarizing jobs for a user group. In one embodiment, a job manager is operable to invoke a job filter. The job filter is compatible with a plurality of operating environments. One or more properties of a first job associated with a first of the plurality of operating environments is identified. One or more properties of a second job associated with a second of the plurality of operating environments is identified. The first operating environment and the second operating environment are heterogeneous. The identified properties of the first job and the identified properties of the second job are compared to the job filter to select jobs for a user group.

Abstract: A system and method for managing jobs are provided. A job manager is operable to normalize a command submitted by a user. The job manager then executes a first job associated with a first operating environment in response to the normalized command and executes a second job associated with a second operating environment in response to the normalized command. The first operating environment and the second operating environment are heterogeneous.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a system and method for summarizing jobs for a user group. In one embodiment, a job manager is operable to invoke an alert filter. The alert filter is compatible with a plurality operating environments. One or more properties of a first job associated with a first operating environment is identified. One or more properties of a second job associated with a second operating environment is identified. The first operating environment and the second operating environment are heterogeneous. A first alert object is generated in response to a first match between the alert filter and the identified properties of the first job. A second alert object is generated in response to a second match between the alert filter and the identified properties of the second job.

Abstract: An equipment tray for simplified insertion and removal of electronic equipment to a rack is described. The electronics equipment can be horizontally or vertically mounted. The tray has a first region in which electronics equipment is releasably secured and a second region that provides cable management and exhaust airflow control.

Abstract: A method and system for performing still pixel detection is presented. In accordance with the present invention, still pixel detection can use multiple thresholds and multiple windows of pixels. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, a still pixel detection test is performed using a first window. If the first window test determines the pixel is a still pixel then the pixel is classified as a still pixel. If the first window test determines the pixel is not a still pixel, a still pixel detection test is performed using a second window. If the second window test determines the pixel is a still pixel then the pixel is classified as a still pixel. Otherwise, the pixel is not classified as a still pixel. Some embodiment of the present invention the still pixel tests use multiple thresholds to determine if a pixel is a still pixel.

Abstract: A system and system for performing adaptive recursive noise reduction with still pixel detection on a video stream is presented. After processing a field pixels that were modified are stored in the field so that processing of later fields uses the modified pixels. Furthermore, the system uses novel still pixel detection routines that include multiple thresholds and multiple windows of pixels so that noise reduction is only performed on still pixels.

Abstract: A reconfigurable apparatus for thermal management of an electronics module is described. The apparatus includes a pair of fans generating airflow along respective fan axes. The apparatus also includes a beat sink having one portion disposed in the airflow of the fans and another portion adapted for thermal coupling with the electronics module. The airflows from the fans are in the same direction when the apparatus is arranged in a front-to-back airflow configuration and the airflows are in opposite directions when the apparatus is arranged in a front-to-front airflow configuration. A removable flow director is included in the apparatus when the apparatus is in the front-to-front airflow configuration to direct the airflow from the first fan towards the second fan.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for defining a three-dimensional coordinate system in relation to an anatomical structure (64) for use with computer-assisted surgical systems. At least three landmarks (66, 68, 70) associated with the anatomical structure (64) are identified. Landmarks are identified using a digitization device (96) and their location refined using at least one single calibrated X-ray image. Using the landmarks (66, 68, 70), first and second planes are defined, the second plane being orthogonal to the first plane. These planes define a coordinate system, which can be used to ascertain the position trajectory of any object (80) with respect to the anatomical structure. Exposure to imaging radiation and additional surgical procedure is minimized.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for tuning voice playback ratio (pbr) to optimize call quality in a packet voice communications system, while taking into account network conditions. The pbr is the ratio of resampling rate to the original sampling rate. The invention also optimizes jitter buffer length (jb0) for call quality. Between bursts of speech, the preferred embodiment of the invention optimizes call quality by varying the initial jb0 and the pbr to achieve the best R-factor (R). R is an estimate of customer satisfaction with the quality of a voice call in real time. During bursts of speech, the value of jb0 is fixed at the beginning of the BOS and the pbr is varied to achieve the best R. The method can be implemented during a burst of speech and between bursts of speech whenever the network conditions change.

Abstract: A dynamic energy storage device for sport appliances, being characterized by transmitting a dynamic force of the transmitting system of a sport appliance such as an exercise bike to an out-extending rotating axle of an electric power generator by means of a transmitting mechanism, wherein the electric power generator is connected to a chargeable battery device through conductors; the chargeable battery device is provided in a matchable container, more than one electric sockets or other display devices are provided on the container through a connecting circuit structure therein. So that when in use of the sport appliance, the electric power generated by the electric power generator from dynamic energy can be stored in the chargeable battery device as spare electric power for emergency.

Abstract: An outsole having a body member with an inner-structure including a plurality of arcuately shaped ribs extending substantially from the medial to lateral sides thereof. The plurality of arcuately shaped ribs are spaced forwardly, rearwardly, and generally below the metatarsophalangeal joints of a wearer's foot inserted in footwear constructed from the outsole. The inner-structure includes a plurality of sidebars extending forwardly and rearwardly from each of the plurality of arcuately shaped ribs to promote arcuate flexure in front of, behind, and between each of the ribs. The body member includes a peripheral member spaced along the perimeter and connected to the ends of each of the plurality of arcuately shaped ribs, toe and heel support structures configured to reduce flexure in spaces defined between those structures and the peripheral member. The outsole also includes a tread member and a stabilizing member imposed between, and connected to each of, the body member and the tread member.

Abstract: An IC package architecture and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. By this packaging method, a molded compound is first formed, which covers the entire packaging area of the leadframe but leaving a window to expose the area where the chip is to be mounted. After the chip is mounted and wire bonded, a dispensed compound is formed the window to enclose the chip therein. The dispensing material can be variably selected by the manufacturer in accordance with actual application requirements. For instance, the dispensing material can be either a transparent material to allow the enclosed chip to be transparent to the outside, or a colored material for some prespecified identification purpose of the IC package. Moreover, the packaging method can be utilized on current types of IC packages and can be realized by using existing equipment and processes in a cost-effective manner without having to invest on new additional ones.

Abstract: An architecture for a dual-chip IC package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The dual-chip IC package allows two chips to be mounted on the same leadframe in the same package. The two chips can be either the same type of a semiconductor device or two different types of semiconductor devices with different functions such as a memory chip and a logic control chip. The architecture allows a simplified manufacturing process and an increased good yield rate for the two IC chips that are to be enclosed in the dual-chip IC package. Moreover, the dual-chip IC package can be manufactured with existing packaging equipment and processes, so that it can be realized without having to invest on and install additional ones.